Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E suspended second suspended fourth over C

Intervals 1P-2M-4P-5P

Relative Minor C#m

Notes C, E, F#, A, B

Aliases

How to play the Esus2sus4/C Chord

The Esus2sus4/C is a fundamental suspended chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the E suspended second suspended fourth over C is built using the 1P, 2M, 4P, 5P intervals. In the key of E Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Esus2sus4/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

E → B → C#m → A

vi-IV-I-V

C#m → A → E → B

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to E helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

E F#m G#m A B C#m D#dim

7ths

Emaj7 F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7 B7 C#m7 D#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C, E, F#, A, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Esus2sus4/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 64, 66, 69, 71

Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 369.9944227116344, 440, 493.8833012561241